Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School
Northampton, NN7 3HS · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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72nd of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,288 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 14.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join GLK Multi Sports, Gymnastics, Choir, Library, Recorders, Computer, Gardening & Food Tech, and Homework Clubs. Sports options include Rugby/Cricket, Hotshots Basketball, Fencing & Archery, and Football, alongside Art & Craft. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 87 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific support is available for children who need help with homework? How does the school manage transitions for pupils moving between year groups?
What Ofsted said about Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School
Overview
Rothersthorpe Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a small, nurturing school where relationships are “warm and kind” and pupils feel safe. Leaders have provided effective support during recent leadership changes, ensuring a high-quality education remains in place.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully planned” to build knowledge over time, with teachers using “well-chosen resources” to help pupils retain key information.
- Phonics teaching is prioritised, ensuring “almost all pupils become fluent and confident readers by the end of Year 1.”
- Pupils demonstrate a “strong sense of fairness” and are confident in reporting unkind behaviour, trusting adults to resolve issues.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, with most achieving well through adapted learning activities.
- Attendance is “strong and is improving where it needs to,” supported by careful work with families.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure an “appropriate approach” is in place for the small number of Key Stage 2 pupils who still need to learn phonics, as current sessions are not improving their reading quickly enough.
- The school should ensure “appropriate adaptation of the curriculum” for some SEND pupils receiving emotional support, so they do not miss key learning and develop knowledge gaps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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